Licensing and Permits Manager

Urban Ridge Supplies

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and review project drawings and documents (building permits, occupancy permits, demolition permits, modification permits, site preparation, etc.).
• Coordinate with Riyadh Municipality and relevant government authorities to secure required regulatory approvals.
• Study municipal regulations and the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and ensure full compliance of architectural designs and plans.
• Manage the submission of applications through the Balady platform, Riyadh Municipality platform, or other related platforms (Royal Commission, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, etc.).
• Follow up on special approvals and exemptions for unique project types (hotels, investment projects, etc.).
• Review and approve final architectural drawings before submission to official authorities.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of engineers in the Licensing Department and distribute tasks accordingly.
• Ensure training and proper development of engineers in the building permit section to complete tasks effectively.
• Review contracts and coordinate with the Contracts Department before sending them to clients to ensure technical and regulatory accuracy.
• Maintain ongoing coordination with the Design Department and external engineering offices to complete required technical and administrative documentation.
• Track applications with legal representatives or government liaison officers until building permits are officially approved.
• Prepare periodic reports for management, including project status, licensing progress, and payment follow-ups according to signed contracts.
• Represent the firm in meetings and site visits with government entities or project owners when required.
• Follow up on Central Inspection reports with the responsible engineer and ensure they are submitted in the system until issuance of the Occupancy Certificate.